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If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?

08.06.2025 18:17

If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?

False advertising

Child pornography

That’s what it is. You have no right to use other people’s stuff. If people let you use their stuff, they can tell you how you can use it, and they can tell you to stop using it any time they want.

What should I do if a girl whom I love asks me to be her friend?

Conspiracy

No freedom is absolute.

Threats of violence

How was your JEE 2024 result like?

And much, much more.

Perjury

Insurrection

Why do people hate on Serena (anime character)? What did she ever do to anyone except be a good friend to Ash Ketchum and an awesome trainer herself?

You have freedom to travel. If I loan you my car, I can tell you not to take it out of town, because it’s mine, you have no right to use it, and if I give you permission to use it I can tell you what you can and can’t do with it.

Fraud

Revealing classified information

Why do people hate Nickelback so much? What makes them different from other popular bands like Linkin Park, Green Day, etc.? Is it just because they're Canadian or what?

Terroristic threats

Revenge porn

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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Trade secrets

If you’re wondering why free speech doesn’t apply to the internet, it’s because you have no right to use other people’s stuff for free.

Insider trading

Blumhouse Reveals Trailer And Poster For ‘Black Phone 2’ - Deadline

You have freedom of speech. If I loan you my computer, I can tell you not to use it for certain things, because it’s mine, you have no right to use it, and if I give you permission to use it I can tell you what you can and can’t do with it.

HIPAA violations